Manjushree. R

Dr. Manjushree R

HoD and Assistant Professor
  • Qualification : M.A M.Phil, Ph.D, PGDTS, M.A in Child Mental Health and Counselling, B.Ed
  • Papers Taught : Modern Indian Writing, American Literature, Gender studies, Partition Narrative, Film Studies, Research Methodology, Literary Criticism and Dalit Literature
  • Area of Expertise : Children Literature
  • Year of Experience : 16 Years

Contact Details

E-mail : manjushree.r@sdmcujire.in

Publications

  • Manjushree R, [co-author]. The Echoes of Affection. Thoughts Hymn Publishers; 2024.
  • Manjushree R. Feminine consciousness in Suniti Namjoshi’s “Feminist Fable”. Thematics Journal of Commonwealth Literature. 2012;:27–30. ISSN: 2250-3803.
  • Manjushree R. Shifts in value system – Influence of Harry Potter novels on Indian readers and children’s literature. Luminaire: Journal of the Department of Languages. 2014;:81–84. ISSN: 2249-2542.
  • Manjushree R. Alternative world adventures in selected stories from children’s literature. Roots International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches. 2017;:60–63. ISSN: 2349-8684. Impact factor: 3.096.
  • Manjushree R. South African children’s literature – A brief survey. International Interdisciplinary Research Journal. 2018;:63–67. ISSN: 2249-9598. Impact factor: 4.318.
  • Manjushree R. Erosion of human values and tradition in Mahesh Dattani’s play “The Big Fat City”. Literary Endeavour. 2019;:114–117. ISSN: 0976-299.
  • Manjushree R. Trauma of dislocation due to partition in Jamila Hashmi’s “Exile”. Ajanta. 2019;:14–17. ISSN: 2277-5730. Impact factor: 5.5

Book Chapters, Poems, and Anthologies

  • Chapter: Ethical Deliberations in AI-Driven Literature Analysis and Research, Edited by Dr. Vandana Jain & Dr. Maheshbabu N., Manjusri Printers, ISBN: 978-93-6076-152-3. (2023)
  • Poem Anthology: Gem, Edited by K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi, The Poetry Society of India, Gurgaon, ISBN: 978-93-87213-18-3. (2020)
  • Poem: Shapes of Love, Edited by K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi, The Poetry Society of India, Gurgaon, ISBN: 978-93-83888-96-2. (2019)
  • Chapter: Development of Fantasy in Twentieth Century British Literature, Edited by Dr. Arvind M. Nawale & Zinia Mitra Annie John, Gnosis, ISBN: 978-93-81030-47-9. (2018)
  • Poem: Words from Heart, Edited by Rajdeep Chowdhury & Monika Arora, Aditya Publications, ISBN: 978-93-83109-77-7. (2018)
  • Poem: The Beautiful Truth, Edited by Dr. Sheeba Rakesh & Sunita Paul, Vishwabharati Research Centre, ISBN: 978-93-83109-76-0. (2018)
  • Chapter: Depiction of Violence in Harry Potter Novels, Edited by H. Pattabhiram Somayaji, University College, Mangalore, ISBN: 379-93-93765-32-4. (2014)
  • Chapter: Political Storm and Dispute in Nayantara Sahgal’s “Storm in Chandigarh”, Edited by Dr. Arvind M. Nawale, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd., ISBN: 978-81-261-4647-5. (2014)
  • Chapter: Inching towards Freedom by Chandrapriya in Nirupama Bargohain’s “Abhiyatri”, Edited by Dr. Sheeba Rakesh & Dr. Arvind M. Nawale, Authors Press, ISBN: 978-81-7273-65. (2014)
  • Chapter: Postmodern Narration: Literatures in English, Edited by Dr. Chougule R.B., Dr. Satpute V.D., & Mathpati (Swami) S.P., Pratiksha Publication, Latur, ISBN: 978-81-920675-0-6. (2013)

Edited Books:

  • Application of Artificial Intelligence Using ChatGPT in Education, Co-Editor with Dr. Dilip Kumar A ODE, International, ISBN: 978-91-89764-69-9. (2023)
  • Research in Multidisciplinary Subjects, Single Editor, National, ISBN: 978-81-964776-1-5. (2023)
  • Research Methodology and Development, Co-Editor, National, ISBN: 978-81-963677-0-1. (2023)

Patents Published

  • Dr. Manjushree. R Published the patent on COMPUTER ASSISTED ENGLISH COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTIC ON 09/02/2024
  • Dr. Manjushree. R Published the patent on IMPACT OF TOEFL EXAM TOWARDS ON NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS WORKING IN IT SECTOR in 2023
  • Dr. Manjushree. R Published the patent on Methodologies to Evaluate English Language skills via AI Evaluation Platforms in 2023

Paper presentation in Seminars/ Conferences

  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled  “The intersection of fantasy, myth, traditional and modern philosophy in Literature” in two day National seminar on ‘Thus spoke Nietzsche’: A national discourse on modern philosophy and Literature, organized by Research and postgraduate department of English, SreeSankara college, Kalady Ernakulam on 17th&18th October 2023
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Role of multicultural children literature in cultural crossing in National Conference at KristuJayanti College, Bangalore, on 10 February 2021
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled A new resonance of Albert Camus Plague during Coronavirus (Covid-19) in International Webinar     at St. John’s College, Agra on 27th May 2020
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Erosion of Human values and tradition in Mahesh Dattani’s play ‘The Big Fat City’ in International Seminar at Davangere University Karnataka on 25 and 26 April 2019
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Trauma of Dislocation Due to Partition in Jamila Hashmi’s Exile in National Conference at Dr. (Sow) IndirabaiBhaskarrao Pathak Mahila Kala Mahavidyalaya, Aurangabad on 1 and 2 March 2019
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Depiction of adventures in alternative worlds in selected stories from Children’s Literature      in International Conference at GITAM University Hyderabad on 11 and 12 August 2017
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Visualization of Death and soul in the contemporary Children’s Literature in National Seminar at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore        on 3 March 2017
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Alternative worlds Adventures in the selected stories from Children’s Literature in International Conference at Auxilium College, Tamil Nadu on 17 February 2017
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Culture, Technology and Communication with Cyber Culture in International Conference at VIT University Vellor, Chennai       1 on 5 and 16 April 2016
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Native Elements in South African Children’s Literature in International Conference at Garden City College, Bangalore on 5 and 6 February 2016
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Multiculturalism in Children’s Literature in International Conference at Garden City College, Bangalore on 6 and 7 February 2015
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Korobi’s Voyage of Self-discovery in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Oleander Girl in National Seminar at Cauvery College, Virajpet Karnataka on 17 January 2015
  • Presented a Paper titled Delination of Nationalism in Children’s Literature in National Seminar at Pompei college on 19 and 20 December 2014
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Children’s Literature in Translation in National Seminar at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore on 17 February 2014
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Representation of female characters in J.K.Rowling’s Harry Potter and SunitiNamjoshi’s Feminist Fables- A Comparative study at International Conference Garden City College, Bangalore on 7 and 8 February 2014
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Shifts in Value System – Influence of Harry Potter Novels on Indian readers and Children’s Literature in National Conference at Garden City College, Bangalore on 22 and 23 March 2013
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Contemporary Feminism and Children’s Literature in National Seminar at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore on 23 January 2013
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Fantasy Narrative and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter in National Seminar at Poornaprajna College, Udupi, Karnataka          on 11 and 12 January 2013
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Depiction of Violence in Harry Potter Novels in National Seminar at University College Mangalore on 9 and 10 January 2013
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Different techniques used in child language acquisition and introduction to childes in International Conference at VIT University Vellor, Chennai on 3 and 5 January 2013
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Language and Culture: A Global perspective in National Conference at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University on 14 and 15 December 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Children’s Literature and Fantasy as a Victorian Genre in National Seminar at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore on 14 and 15 December 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titledImpact of Globalization of Immigration and Immigrants in International Conference at University of Mysore on 30 November and 1 December 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titledSignificance of Magical realism in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and Children’s literature in International Conference at ThassimBeevi Abdul Khadercollge for women, Kilaikarai, Ramanathapuram            on 21-23 September 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Children’s literature and Harry Potter in a Globalised world in National Seminar  at JnanaSahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Kuvempu University        on 28 and 29  April 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Reading Children’s Literature in National Conference at Tumkur  University on 30 April 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Human relationships with external political conflicts in NayantaraSahagal’s ‘Storm in Chandigarh’ in National Seminar at Besant Women’s College Mangalore on 9 and 10 March 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Rabindranth Tagore’s play Chandalika: Play of Emotions            in National Seminar at S.J.M. First Grade College TarikereChikmangalore Karnataka on 2 and 3 March  2012
  • Presented a Paper titled Feminine Consciousness in SunitiNamjoshi’s ‘Feminist Fable’ in National Seminar at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore on 18 February 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Role of Urbanization in Anita Desai’s Novels in International Conference at Garden City College, Bangalore on 27 and 28 January 2012
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Changing Role of the English Teacher in National Seminar at Government First Grade College Thenkanidiyur Udupi on 18 and 19 February 2011
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Kamala and Sarita in Vijay Tendulkar’s play ‘Kamala’ in National Workshop at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore on 7 and 8 January 2011
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled Lexicography, Lexicographer and Various Types of Dictionaries in International Seminar at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 15-18 December 2010
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled The rebellious spirit of ‘Chandrapriya’ in Nirupamabargohain’s ‘Abhiyatri in National Seminar at Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala on 8 and 9 October 2010
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled English language teaching: New Pedagogical issues in National Seminar at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore on 8 and 9 January 2010
  • Dr. Manjushree. R – Presented a Paper titled English Language Teaching and New Pedagogical issues in National Seminar at Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala on 25 and 26 September 2009

Webinars / Conferences Attended or Organized

  • International Webinar on Postcolonialism and Pandemic Literature, Organized by St. John’s College, Agra, 27 May 2020.
  • Webinar: Research Methodology in Modern Context, Organized by Government First Grade College, Mangalore, 2020.
  • Online International Conference on Language, Literature, and Linguistics, Organized by Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 2020.
  • National Webinar on The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Education, Organized by NMKRV College for Women, Bangalore, 2023.
  • Coordinated and Moderated Various Webinars under the English Department, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore, 2019–2023.

Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) and Workshops

  • One-Week Online FDP on Data Analysis and Research Methodology, 2023.
  • Online FDP on Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies in Higher Education, organized by IQAC, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), 2022.
  • Online FDP on Digital Pedagogy and E-Learning Tools, organized by AICTE, 2020.
  • National Level FDP on Pedagogical Innovations and ICT Integration, organized by Mangalore University, 2018.
  • Workshop on Effective Communication and Soft Skills for Educators, 2017.

Awards and Honours

  • InSc Research Excellence Award, Institute of Scholars (InSc), 2020.
  • Golden Book of World Records – “First Anthological Poetic Pictorial Coffee Table Book”, 2018.
  • Mathew Arnold Award – The Home of Letters (India), National Level Award for Contribution to Literature, 21 July 2018.
  • Poetry Society of India Recognition Award for Contribution to Contemporary Poetry, 2019.

Any Other

Positions, Memberships, and Responsibilities

  • Karnataka State Chairperson (Women Wing), National Child and Woman Development Council (NCWDC), 2019–2020.
  • Member of Board of Studies and Board of Examiners, St. Aloysius College, St. Agnes College, and Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore (since 2019).
  • Editorial Board Member, Roots International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches (2017–present).
  • Reviewer, Literary Endeavour and Ajanta Journals.
  • IQAC Coordinator and NAAC Documentation Team Member, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore.